Tascam US-2000 USB Audio Interface

Tascam's premiere multi-channel interface is the US-2000, a 16 in/4 out USB interface that fits in only one rackspace. The US-2000 has eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power, enough to record a large band or drumset. An additional six balanced 1/4-inch line inputs are provided for synths, amp modelers and effects processors. Stereo S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs bring the total to 16 inputs that can be recorded simultaneously.

The US-2000 transmits your instruments at up to 96kHz/24-bit audio quality over a high-speed USB 2.0 connection to your computer. To keep track of all of your inputs and outputs, the US-2000 has a meter bridge made up of 100 LEDs. Connections are hidden on the rear panel, except for a pair of combo jacks on the front for easy access.

Included with the US-2000 is a copy of Cubase LE5 from Steinberg. This full-featured recording software captures up to 48 tracks of audio with another 64 MIDI tracks. You can edit your tracks to perfection using a variety of modes and tools. Automated mixing is included to create the perfect master. Cubase LE5 supports VST effect and instrument plug-ins, which an assortment included with the application. Tascam's copy of Cubase LE5 can record 16 channels at a time so you can take advantage of all the inputs on the US-2000.

Tascam's high-quality audio interface takes advantage of the latest USB technology to provide such high channel count over USB 2.0. Step up to the ultimate in compact, great sounding interfacing with the US-2000.

Sound:
Good headroom, Quiet, No Pops or Squeals, Versatile array of inputs, I've owned a number of audio I/O's (Presonus, MOTU, M-Audio) and this one is my favorite! And I really like their tech support people, too.
Feature:
It came with a DAW but I already had several that I was using.
Ease of Use:
Drivers installed easily. It's very DAW friendly. This IO is a sleeper and I think it's one of the best ones out there. I'm a 48 year old veteran to the music business so I know my gear.
Quality:
Very well constructed unlike most of the garbage that it out there now. It's very sturdy!
Value:
This IO should cost $1,000.00 but it doesn't.
Manufacturer Support:
Easy to talk to and they have a very helpful attitude.
The Wow Factor:
All the HID controls and jacks are well placed and easy to use. I love the LED VU Meters!
Overall:
I'm thinking about purchasing a second one at the sale price. I went through a bunch of IO's before I found this awesome piece of gear!

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Sound:
I didn't expect the WORLD from the US-2000 because I had been told by a sales engineer at another organization that it was just OK. However, being stubborn, I wanted to try it for myself and must say that I was NICELY surprised! Excellent sound - CLEAN.
Feature:
It has many terrific features - unlike mix level knob of the MBOX Pro that I sold, the US-2000 has individual levels for computer, headphones, input, and monitor, in addition to the 8 INPUTS!
Ease of Use:
Up and running right out of the box within minutes. I use Cakewalk Sonar X1 Producer which recognizes the inputs differently than other interfaces - Inpur 1 Left, Input 1 Right, Input 1 Stereo rather than Input 1 and Input 2. But that is NO REAL ISSUE, just something to get used to.
Quality:
Seems to be built like a tank!
Value:
For this price - EIGHT INPUTS!!!!! AWESOME!
Manufacturer Support:
No experience dealing with Tascam.
The Wow Factor:
Love it, need it and would buy it again. I only wish it had MIDI integrated. I was a knuckle-head and considered the US-1800, which has MIDI, then purchased the US-2000 not paying attention to the fact that it did not have MIDI. Like I said, I was a knuckle-head -- consider it excitement about having EIGHT INPUTS and metering on the front of the unit.
Overall:
I will use this product to record my upcoming CD and plan to keep it for years to come.

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